NSW Ecology Lead

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Lead ecological services across New South Wales in a newly created leadership role, driving the growth of our ecology capability and helping shape the future direction of our environment business.

This position provides technical leadership in biodiversity assessment, ecological approvals, and offsets strategy, supporting the successful delivery of major transport, water, energy, waste, and urban development projects. Working closely with environmental, planning, and infrastructure leaders, you will drive technical excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships across the region.

The Opportunity

• Lead BAM-accredited ecological assessments for major infrastructure and development projects, including biodiversity constraints analyses, impact assessments, offset strategies, and technical reporting.  
• Prepare, review, and sign off key biodiversity documentation, including BDARs, Biodiversity Certification Assessment Reports, Biodiversity Stewardship Site Assessment Reports, and related ecological advice.  
• Provide technical leadership on the application of the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM), Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, and biodiversity legislation across a range of complex projects.  
• Manage ecology workstreams and ecology-led projects, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
• Build client relationships, support business development activities, mentor ecology team members, and contribute to the growth of ecological services in NSW.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, or a related discipline, with Accredited BAM Assessor status.  
• 10 to 15+ years of experience in ecological consulting or a related field, with demonstrated success delivering biodiversity assessments for major NSW projects.  
• Strong knowledge of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM), Biodiversity Offsets Scheme, and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.  
• Proven experience leading field programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, interpreting ecological data, and developing effective mitigation and offset strategies.  
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management, business development, and report-writing skills, with a passion for mentoring others and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. 

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.  

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